Jordan Parker
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Certified Sommelier and Wine Professional located in Atlanta, Ga.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sommelier
Aria
10.2020 - Current
- Educate Staff daily on new and/or existing wine additions to by-the-glass, tasting menu or bottle list program
- Take daily inventory of 25+ wines by-the-glass
- Taste multiple times a week with distributors, wine makers and brand managers to maintain dynamic BTG, Tasting Menu and 500+ Bottle List
- Manage wine cellar and take weekly and monthly inventory
- Manage daily and monthly excel spreadsheets to determine wine costs, sales percentages, inventory etc
- Help guests find perfect glass or bottle of wine to enhance their meal and make a memorable and enjoyable dining experience
Server Captain/Wine Buyer
The General Muir
02.2017 - 03.2020
- Led staff wine training
- Worked with Director of Operations to design and curate daily and holiday wine and food pairings
Education
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA01-2011
Skills
- Wine recommendation and upselling
- Collaboration with chefs and management
- Knowledge of wine industry trends
- Inventory management
- Staff training and development
- Budgeting and cost control
- Supplier relationship management
- Special events
- Wine list management
- Wine pairing
- Cellar management
Certification
Certified Sommelier, Court of Master Sommeliers, 07/01/22
Timeline
Sommelier
Aria
10.2020 - Current
Server Captain/Wine Buyer
The General Muir
02.2017 - 03.2020
Kennesaw State University